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Score 92+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Nov 2011

(a five-variety Bordeaux blend based on 62% cabernet sauvignon): Good deep red. Aromas of dark cherry, blueberry, minerals and pepper lifted by violet. Pliant, concentrated and sweet; lush and tactile but at the same time firmly built. Finishes with strong but integrated tannins and a serious structural underpinning. Very impressive.

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91
91/100

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92
92+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

90
90/100

Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate

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90 points
Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate
Score 90/100 · Drink 2013-2023, Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate, Oct 2011

The 2008 Dead Horse is made up of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 12% Merlot, and the balance Petit Verdot and Malbec sourced from the Ciel du Cheval and Klipsun Vineyards aged in 92% new French oak. A bit more elegant than the Long Haul and Water Witch bottlings, it delivers an inviting perfume of wood smoke, mineral, violets, spice box, and assorted black fruits. Ripe on the palate with a plush texture, good balance, and solid length, this tasty offering will deliver enjoyment from 2013 to 2023. Mark Ryan McNeilly began his winery in 2000 and his new releases nicely display his talent as well as his penchant for fruit from the Red Mountain AVA. Tel. (206) 910-7967; www.markryanwinery.com

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